Bunting bows out of Senate; Hocker likely to go for his seat

12:53 AM,
Mar. 14, 2012

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After almost 30 years in the Delaware General Assembly, Sen. George Bunting, a Bethany Beach Democrat, said he will not seek re-election this fall. Bunting said it was a family decision.

"It's time to go home," said Bunting, who runs a State Farm insurance practice in Rehoboth Beach, adding that the legislature job is part-time "in name only."

Republicans saw an opportunity in Bunting's announcement, which came largely as a surprise. Rep. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, a friend of Bunting's, said he was seriously considering running for the seat. ...